Mike Horelick

31 Fall Day Trips from Los Angeles—Plus Weekend Getaways

Submitted by Mike Horelick on Fri, 09/20/2024 - 2:26am

Photo courtesy of Underwood Family Farms

Fall day trips with kids from Los Angeles make for fun, seasonal adventures. Or, if you have time, to get out of town for the whole weekend. Although Los Angeles is known as a city without seasons, we all know that is not exactly true. Favorite fall activities are easily within a day's drive, from apple picking to fall foliage, alpine lakes, and national parks.

The next time you have a day with no plans, hop in the car for one of these fall day trips from Los Angeles. Pack a bag, as you might want to stay longer and turn it into a long weekend away.

Check off all the fall fun in our LA fall bucket list for kids and discover more road trips from Los Angeles for a weekend family getaway. Plus, get inspired for additional local adventures in our Weekend Getaway and Day Trip Guide for Los Angeles Families.

Fun Things To Do When Grandma and Grandpa Visit Los Angeles

Submitted by Mike Horelick on Tue, 11/22/2016 - 4:41am

We’ve all been there. Your parents are in town, and nothing would please them more than spending a day with their grandkids—but what can you organize to make everybody happy? The kids are all about roller coasters and water slides. For Grandma and Grandpa, nothing can beat a museum exhibit on medieval etchings. And therein lies the problem.

Believe it or not, there is a middle ground. Activities that can please both young and old actually exist, with enough action for the young ones without too much of an overload for Grandma and Grandpa. If you are lucky enough to coordinate such an excursion, your parents will be able to spend some bonding time with the grandkids, and you will reap the ultimate reward: a child-free date for you and your significant other. Or at least a well-deserved nap.

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